Amazing Prague > in the Heart of Europe

Prague is ranking among the most beautiful and charismatic capitals in Europe. Right after the fall of the Iron Curtain, the Czech capital became a preferred tourist destination.

Prague is divided into five districts, Castle being the historic area surrounded by Lesser Town, an Old Town and a New Town, as well as the old Jewish Town. All these districts have plenty of attractions, historical places and cultural monuments, magical bridges above Vltava River, pleasant parks and recreation zones.

  The places of interest that should be seen are so many that they make tourists hungry and thirsty. That is why we will present the Prague tradition of drinking beer and tasting traditional Czech dishes.

Lunch is the favourite time to eat out for the Prague people and the tourists alike. That is why the typical Czech beer-halls named “pivnice”, the pubs and restaurants could be quite crowdy at that time and a reservation is required. The ideal tourist spots for eating out are along the river and various locations with a good view of the castle.

Another nice place to have quick bite to eat and watch how life in Prague goes by is the Old Town Square. The cuisine of Czechs is characterized with influences from the Hungarian and Polish, German and Austrian cuisines and is not all necessarily diet-friendly. It is mainly meat with vegetables, potatoes or rice in heavy sauces. A favourite tourist dish is knedlo, which comes with bread, roast pork and sauerkraut and is usually ordered with beer.

Beer is the national drink in the Czech Republic and visitors will find many places to try local varieties. The most famous Czech beers are Plzen, Staropramen, Starobrno, Budvar, however locals and tourists love to try different types of beer like light and dark, with varying strengths. There is also draught beer, usually unpasteurised and unfiltered yeast beer. The tip ranges from ten to fifteen per cent of the bill and it’s ok if the client leaves one or two euros.

Besides pivnice, Prague has many nightclubs where you can enjoy live music, DJ’s performances and there are several stylish Jazz Clubs for the music connoisseurs. The nightlife is further spiced up with strip clubs and casinos.

Thanks to the many low-cost flights available, Prague now welcomes a growing number of tourists. The city is a delightful destination for long-weekends, romantic holidays, and stag and hen parties.

~ από kova_athens στο Μάρτιος 3, 2008.